Standing Together for Altadena

Create MoLove was founded in 2022 as a creative pathway for young people transitioning out of foster care. During the fires of 2025, we expanded our mission to support the people of Altadena.

Altadena has shown incredible strength, but this year has tested that resilience in ways few could have imagined.

In the aftermath of the fires, many families are now living with up to five generations under one roof, some are in the process of rebuilding their homes, others moving away to surrounding cities and towns further isolated from their beloved community.

Our organization is directly working with displaced youth and families.

While we are not from this community, we have embraced the families who call it home. We are here to listen, to serve, and to stand beside them through recovery and rebuilding.

With the added financial support and solidarity of Secours Populaire Français, we are able to extend our reach, while continuing to rely on the generosity of our donors to make this work possible.

Since its creation in 1945, Secours populaire has helped people who are the victims of insecurity, poverty and natural disasters and conflicts both in France and across all continents.

Today, Create MoLove continues to stand with Altadena residents, foster families, and young adults who need extra support.

We are providing pantry staples, fresh vegetables, and care resources for families rebuilding their homes and for foster families managing longer travel and higher expenses after relocation.

Beyond immediate support, Create MoLove is committed to long-term community empowerment.

We are developing programs that provide life skills, workforce readiness, and personal development coaching for young adults transitioning from foster care and underresourced communities. Our goal is to help them create sustainable paths toward independence, confidence, and stability.

We believe now is the time for compassion to become collaboration. Create MoLove is bringing together community members, local businesses, and other nonprofits organizations to build stronger systems of support. This is love in action.

Your donations support our programs, and every contribution helps this vital work.

With great appreciation,

Maria "Mo" Groezinger, Executive Director of Create MoLove

Rapid Response

fresh meals prepared and delivered in-community

Our Network

People have donated time, talent, and in-kind

Create MoLove is a group lift: if you are interested in joining forces to cultivate more options for youth and young adults to pursue and attain, get involved.

A focused space for young adults to expand their skills, gain new experiences, and unlock opportunities in the creative industry

HELLO@CREATEMOLOVE.ORG

TAX ID EIN 87-3906470  | Note: on bank statements, donations will appear to “Create With MoLove”